Hamas' Sexual Crimes in Israeli Attack: Officials Demand Investigation

Israeli officials and witnesses have reported widespread sexual and gender-based crimes committed by Hamas and other Gaza militants during the October 7 attack on an outdoor music festival in Israel. Accounts include instances of rape, sexual mutilation, and other forms of violence against women. Israeli authorities are accusing the international community, particularly the United Nations, of ignoring the pain of Israeli victims. Investigations are ongoing, with police analyzing thousands of videos and testimonies to bring the perpetrators to justice. The group Physicians for Human Rights in Israel has documented multiple incidents of sexual assault during the attacks. Hamas has denied the allegations. Israel is being criticized for not cooperating with the UN's request for an investigation.